Houchin Ferry Campground

Every campsite has a river view at Houchin Ferry Campground.

 

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Basic Information

The Houchin Ferry Campground lies next to the Green River at the former location of the Houchin Ferry. This campground is operated year-round and is located 15 miles from the Visitor Center and two miles east of Brownsville, KY. For campers who like it simple, these 12 tent-only campsites afford a quiet visit with drive-up access.

TOTAL SITES: 12

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 12

Walk to/Boat to: 0

Group: 0

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

No

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

No

Food Storage Lockers

No

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

No

Amphitheater

No

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

Potable Water

Fire/Stove Policy

Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations.

Toilet Types

• Portable Toilets - year round

Shower Types

• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Open Year-Round

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Fees

Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Site - Regular

Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year.

$20.00

Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Site - Access Card

Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year.

$10.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email
Mammoth Cave National Park visitor information email

Phone number (Voice)

[phone]
Mammoth Cave Campground (Info Only) Reservations are made through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777.

Mailing Address

Mammoth Cave National Park
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

Physical Address

Houchin Ferry Campground
Mammoth Cave National Park
Houchins Ferry Road
Brownsville, KY 42210

Directions

Follow I-65 to Ky-70W to Brownsville, Kentucky. At the intersection of Houchins Ferry Road on your right, turn right onto Houchins Ferry Road. Houchins Ferry Road ends at Green River. Houchin Ferry Campground is at the end of the road.

Additional Information & Regulations

Regulations

• Camp only in designated sites.
• Reserve sites through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. No refunds.
• Check-out time is 11 am. Check-in time is 1 pm.
• Maximum of 8 persons per site. Maximum 14 day stay in calendar year.
• Quiet hours: 10 pm - 6 am. Generators are permitted from 8 am to 8 pm as long as they are properly muffled and do not create unreasonable noise.
• Mark your occupied campsite when you leave.
• Articles left unattended on an unpaid campsite for 24 hours may be impounded.
• Do not dig, trench, or level ground at your campsite.
• Deposit refuse in dumpsters or carry it out with you when you leave.
• Do not wash dishes or clothing at water hydrants.
• Catch your drain water in buckets and empty into toilets in the restrooms.
• Store your camp food inside a vehicle to prevent wildlife access.

This is a listing only of general regulations. Please familiarize yourself with all of the camping regulations before camping at Houchin Ferry Campground.

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Reservations

Campsites are through reservations only.

Image Gallery

Campsites with picnic tables nearby the river.

A Houchin Ferry campsite with tent, fire ring, picnic table and lantern hook overlooks Green River.

An unoccupied campsite with concrete picnic table, fire ring and lantern hook.

An open-air picnic shelter with multiple picnic tables and a brick fireplace.

A wooden enclosure containing portable toilet facilities.

At Houchin Ferry Campground, every site has a river view.
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Houchin Ferry Campground sites may be primitive sites - but they're welcoming.
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This campground's primitive sites feature a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook.
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Houchin Ferry Campground also offers an open-air picnic shelter with a fireplace.
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Chemical toilets are provided at Houchin Ferry Campground.
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Accessibility Information

ADA Information - Houchin Ferry Campground's campsites are primitive. There are no ADA accessible campsites in this campground.

Wheelchair Access - The sites in this campground are on unimproved ground, with gravel-paved approaches.

RV & Trailer Information - RVs are not permitted at this campground.

RV Allowed - No

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a designated primitive campsite.

 

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FIREWOOD QUARANTINE: Firewood from a number of states is quarantined due to an insect infestation by one or more insect pests (e.g. the Emerald Ash Borer) that is devastating certain tree species. To prevent infestation of trees in the park, transport of firewood into the park is prohibited. You may pick up any dead or downed wood inside the park or purchase wood from the Caver's Campstore located near the park Visitor Center. Store hours vary with season; check bulletin board at kiosk for current hours. Please help protect our forests from these destructive pests and do not bring firewood into the Park.


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